Tender Overview
Organization: North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited; Product: Fire suppression foam AFFF concentrate as per IS 4989 (Q3) for PAC only; Location: not specified; Estimated value: not disclosed; EMD: not disclosed. Tender notes emphasis on option quantity adjustments up to 25% and extension logic tied to original delivery periods. Unique clauses include shelf life minimums and mandatory OEM authorization when applicable, plus GST handling as per bidder's rates. This procurement focuses on fire suppression capabilities using compliant AFFF concentrate with time-bound delivery and strict supplier eligibility. Key differentiator is the emphasis on non-obsolescence (minimum 3 years residual market life) and hazardous-material handling compliance. Tender scope highlights risk-sharing through option quantities and delivery extensions, requiring bidders to align with regulatory and safety standards.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product name/category: AFFF fire suppression foam concentrate (per IS 4989, Q3) for PAC-only use
- Standards/certification: IS 4989; no other specifications published
- Shelf life requirements: minimum 5 years shelf life; on supply date, at least 3 years usable life remaining
- Hazard handling: mandatory precautionary measures for transport/handling/ storage; MSDS and batch details to be visibly labeled on packaging
- Authorisation: OEM authorization required for distributors; include OEM details in bid
- Delivery/quantity flexibility: option clause to increase/decrease up to 25% of bid/contract quantity; extended period calculations ensure minimum 30 days
- GST: bidder bears applicable GST; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates, whichever is lower
- Documentation: compulsory vendor-code related documents as per terms; pan, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/Performance: not disclosed; bidders must comply with option quantities and delivery timing rules
- Financial health: bidder must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy; upload an undertaking
- Market life: product must not be end-of-life for at least 3 years post-bid; avoid obsolescence
- GST/Tax: bidder to verify GST; reimbursement policy as stated
- Submission docs: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; OEM authorisation if applicable
- Hazard compliance: all safety regulations for hazardous chemicals during transport/dispatch
- Vendor code: required vendor code creation with applicable documents
- Shelf life: product/spares must meet the stated shelf-life criteria at supply